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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.29, 3,023.93 and 1,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.29, 3,023.93 and 1,196.54 is: 1,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.29 : 3,023.93 = 1,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.29/3,023.93 = 1,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.29x = 3,023.93 × 1,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.29x = 3,618,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,252.41/2,191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.20

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